26th February 2023 In Brazil, the Challenges and Hopes of Expanded Higher Ed for Afro-Brazilians Afro-Brazilians' access to higher education has improved, but work remains to ensure greater equity and a more just education experience
20th February 2023 A Borderless International Border The Brazil-Uruguay border region is an intermixed community with its own culture and language
23rd January 2023 I am in Mexico? A trip between multiple worlds in Mexico lays bare society's contrasts
31st December 2022 A Graduation for the Ages A medical graduation reflects Brazilian society's structure, desires and priorities
2nd December 2022 More Than Just an Election Two radically different views on the Brazilian election show just how hard unity will be in Latin America’s largest nation
31st August 2022 Prisons of Crime Latin America prisons are havens of crime and corruption that reflect the societies in which they exist
31st July 2022 Getting Pesos Off Your Back The persistent devaluation of the Argentine peso threatens prosperity and trust but is not a preordained result
7th July 2022 Water Trucks and Long Waits to Shower: A Regional Water Crisis Latin America's water crisis is hitting both the poor and those with means
30th June 2022 The Struggle for the Recognition of Afro-Mexicans Despite a rich history and significant population, many Afro-Mexicans have lived a history of marginalization and self-negation
31st May 2022 Deadly Machismo in the Peruvian Andes A film opens questions about the roots of machismo and homophobia in Peru's indigenous communities
13th May 2022 Killer or Protector of the Mayan Language? The Mexican government plays a contradictory role toward Mayan communities
28th April 2022 Is Tourism a Blessing or a Curse for Tulum? Is increased violence and a high cost of living a worthy price to pay for jobs?
4th April 2022 Criminal Gangs and Landmine Use in Latin America An uptick in landmine use by criminal gangs is a result of a weak, corrupt and coopted state in a region working hard to demine after decades of conflict
20th March 2022 What the Ukraine War Says About Latin America The invasion shows the non-aligned and increasingly undemocratic nature of the region
21st February 2022 The Roots of Argentina's Adulterated Cocaine Tragedy Argentina's adulterated cocaine tragedy is a symptom of a country in crisis
31st January 2022 A Conversation on Central American and Mexican Migration and Asylum Seekers A translator shares their first-hand knowledge to shed light on the humanitarian crisis
31st December 2021 A Wink and a Nod to Illegal Mining Brazil’s permissiveness to illegal mining harms its environment and indigenous peoples -- and what it says about colonial history, rule of law, and international responsibility
29th December 2021 The Dark Reflection Between the United States and Brazil From firearm access to white supremacy, the United States and Brazil manifest similar disturbing trends
30th November 2021 A Brazilian Film Sheds Light on the Causes and Consequences Human Trafficking 7 Prisoners shows how a weak state and an dog eat dog society create the conditions for human trafficking
